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Museum unveils top Jewish 18

The National Museum of American Jewish History announced its selections for its new Only in America Gallery/Hall of Fame set to open next year. Read more »

Boteach to release book on Michael Jackson

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach will release a book based on his interviews with the late Michael Jackson. Read more »

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Israeli on ‘Simpsons’

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen will guest star as an Israeli tour guide on an episode of "The Simpsons." Read more »

Toronto film fest calls Israeli PR strategy into question

As Israeli envoys try to change the subject, a film festival in Toronto triggers a high-profile Hollywood fight over Israel. Read more »

Daily Variety columnist Army Archerd dies

Army Archerd, the veteran show business columnist often described as "the most trusted voice of Hollywood," has died. Read more »

Jewish leader backs Fonda in film fest flap

Jane Fonda should not be vilified for her stance on a Toronto film festival's spotlight on Tel Aviv, an Atlanta Jewish leader says. Read more »

Israeli film takes top prize in Venice

An Israeli film that tells the story of Israel's invasion of Lebanon in 1982 won the highest award at the Venice Film Festival. Read more »

For top stars like Madonna, Israel gig becoming more common

Audiences, local promoters and officials are hoping the Material Girl's magic will linger and boost an already emerging trend in which Israel is becoming a draw for big-name artists in relatively large numbers. Read more »

Foundation to take over Sh’ma magazine

The Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation said it will form a nonprofit organization to take over the magazine Sh’ma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility. Read more »

Madonna sings praises for Israel’s energy

Madonna called Israel "the energy capital of the world" during a performance in Tel Aviv. Read more »

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